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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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