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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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