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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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