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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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