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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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