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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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