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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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