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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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