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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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