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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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