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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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