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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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