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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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