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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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