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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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