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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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