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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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