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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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