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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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