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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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