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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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