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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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