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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring 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 scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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