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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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