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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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