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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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