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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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