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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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