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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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