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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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