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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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