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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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