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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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