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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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