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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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