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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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