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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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