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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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