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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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