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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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