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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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