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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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