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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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