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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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