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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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