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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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