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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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