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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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