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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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