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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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