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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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