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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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