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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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