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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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