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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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