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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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