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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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