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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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