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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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