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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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