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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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