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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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