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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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