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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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