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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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