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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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