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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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