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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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