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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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