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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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