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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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