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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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