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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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