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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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