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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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