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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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