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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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