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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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