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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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