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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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