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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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