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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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