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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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