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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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