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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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