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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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