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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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