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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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