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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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