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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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