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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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