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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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