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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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