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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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