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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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