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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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