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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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