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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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