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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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