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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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