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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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