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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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