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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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