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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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