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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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