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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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