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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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