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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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