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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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