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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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