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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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