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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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