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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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