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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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