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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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