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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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