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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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