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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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