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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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