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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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