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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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