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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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