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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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