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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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