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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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