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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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