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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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