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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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