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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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