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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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