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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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