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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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