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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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