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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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