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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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