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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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