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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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