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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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