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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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