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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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