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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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