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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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