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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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