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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources