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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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