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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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