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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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