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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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