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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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