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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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