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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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