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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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