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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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