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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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