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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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