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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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