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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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