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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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