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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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