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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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