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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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