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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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