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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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