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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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