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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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