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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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