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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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