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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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