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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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