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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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