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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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