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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources