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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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