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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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