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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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