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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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