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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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