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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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