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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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