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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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