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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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