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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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