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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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