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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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