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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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