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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons