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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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