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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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