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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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