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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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