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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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