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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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