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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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