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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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