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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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