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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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