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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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