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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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