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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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