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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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