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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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