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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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