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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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