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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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