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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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