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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the 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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