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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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