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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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