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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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