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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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