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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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