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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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