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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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