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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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