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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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