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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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