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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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