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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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