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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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