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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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