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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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