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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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