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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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