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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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