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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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