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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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