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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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