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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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