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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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