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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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