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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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