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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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