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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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