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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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