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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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