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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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