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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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