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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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