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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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