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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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