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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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