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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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