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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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