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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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