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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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