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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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