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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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