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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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