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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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