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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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