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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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