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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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