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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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