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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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