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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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