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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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