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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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