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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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