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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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