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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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