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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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