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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants 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 classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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