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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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