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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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