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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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