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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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