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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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