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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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