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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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