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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting 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 book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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