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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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