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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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