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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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