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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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