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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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