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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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