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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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