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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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