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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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