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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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