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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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