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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education