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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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