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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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