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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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