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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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