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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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