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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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