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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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