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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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