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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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