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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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