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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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