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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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