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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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