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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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