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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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