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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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