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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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