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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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