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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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