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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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