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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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