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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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