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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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