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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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