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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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