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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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