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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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