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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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