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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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