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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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