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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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