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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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