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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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