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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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