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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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