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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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