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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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