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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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