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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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