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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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