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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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