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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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