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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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