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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education