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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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