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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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