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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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