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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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