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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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