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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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