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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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