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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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