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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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