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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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