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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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