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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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