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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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