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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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