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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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