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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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