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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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