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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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