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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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