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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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