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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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