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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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