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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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