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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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