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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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