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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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