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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the 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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