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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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