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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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