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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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