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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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