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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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