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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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