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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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