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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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