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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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