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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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