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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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