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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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