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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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