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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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