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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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