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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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