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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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