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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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