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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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