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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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