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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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