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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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