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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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