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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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