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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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