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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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