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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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