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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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