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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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