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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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