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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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