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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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