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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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