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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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