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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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