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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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