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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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