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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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