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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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