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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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