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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies 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 educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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