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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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