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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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