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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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