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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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