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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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