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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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