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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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