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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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