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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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