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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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