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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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