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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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