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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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