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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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