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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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