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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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