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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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