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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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