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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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