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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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