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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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