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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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