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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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