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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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