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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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