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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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