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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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