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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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