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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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