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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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