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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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