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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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