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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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