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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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