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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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