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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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