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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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