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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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