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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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