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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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