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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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