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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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