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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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