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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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