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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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