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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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