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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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