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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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