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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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