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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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