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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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