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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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