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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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