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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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