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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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