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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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