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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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