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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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