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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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