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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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