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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive 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 intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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