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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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