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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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