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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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