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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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