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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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