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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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