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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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