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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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