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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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