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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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