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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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