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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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