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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What 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 optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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