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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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