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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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