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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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