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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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