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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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