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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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