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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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