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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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