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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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