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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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