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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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