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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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