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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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