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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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