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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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