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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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