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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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