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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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