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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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