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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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