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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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