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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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