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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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