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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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