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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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