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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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