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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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