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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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