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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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