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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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