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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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