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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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