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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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