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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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