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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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