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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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