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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student 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 e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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