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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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