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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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