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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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