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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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