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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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