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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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