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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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